Buying Fresh Grapefruit
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Sunkist® Grapefruit are bursting with flavor and juice, solid and well-filled, with few seeds and smooth skin. Thanks to the diversity in California, Arizona, and Texas growing regions, Sunkist grapefruit is available 12 months of the year. White, pink, and red grapefruit are alike in flavor and quality - only the color differs. Within the different colors, however, several pigmented varieties are popular. "Deep red" varieties Sunkist markets include: Star Ruby, Rio Red, and Rio Star. We also have traditional pink and white varieties available. Oroblancos and Melogolds are two new, sweet and mild grapefruit varieties, that may have green exteriors even when they are ripe.
Grapefruit Characteristics
- Beautiful fruit with nearly flawless exteriors, firm, smooth skin
- Refreshing tart-sweet flavor
- Few seeds
- High in dietary fiber, which makes them a valuable part of any weight-conscious menu
Handling and Storage
Keep fresh grapefruit in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep cartons on a rack off the floor. The best temperature range for fresh grapefruit is 50° to 55°
Sizing - Packing
Our oranges are shipped in sturdy, standardized paperboard cartons which hold about 40 pounds of fruit (total weight will vary, based on fruit size). The size designation, printed on every carton, states the number of oranges in the carton and also gives an indication of the size of the individual fruit within that carton. For example, a carton of "88s" contains 88 medium-size oranges. A carton of "138s" holds 138 small-size oranges, while a carton of "48s" contains 48 very large oranges.
Check this size chart to find the size of grapefruit best suited to your service.
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